Shannon Lazovski

5 Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones That Won’t Leave a White Cast

5 Sunscreens Perfect for Dark Skin Tones

One thing we hate hearing is “darker complexions don’t need daily sun protection.” Really? We want to clear this up right here and now. No matter your skin tone, you should be wearing sunscreen every day.

No matter the color, skin is skin, and we must protect it, love it, and cherish it. The one issue is, many sunscreens are made for lighter skin tones. We’re not saying these sunscreens won’t work when it comes to protection, but they do go on white, chalky and tend to leave a white residue after applied. This isn’t sufficient for people with dark skin tones. That said, there are sunscreens out there that complement deeper complexions. Scroll down for five of our favorite sunscreens for dark skin tones, researched and used by a few of our writers and several of our readers that swear by them.

Zinc oxide is difficult to formulate into a wearable sunscreen, especially for darker skin. Because it’s very whitening, this sunscreen disappears on the surface of the skin no matter the complexion. Mineral sunscreens such as Umbra Sheer are helpful for dark skin because they deflect heat.

Glossier Invisible Shield, a daily sunscreen SPF 35 is a clear water gel formula filled with microcapsules that instantly absorb into the skin. This exceptional formula leaves no greasy residue, protects skin from the harmful rays, and leaves ZERO white cast.

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Shannon Lazovski

Shannon is a busy working mother of two and is a professional blogger of 14 years. She's a business owner, a social media strategist, a fashionista and a beauty buff who exudes professionalism and knowledge on all four subjects. She is the CEO of Glameselle Beauty and The Lazov Agency as well as the owner of GlamorousMoms.com, DetroitMommies.com & DetroitFashionNews.com. She loves to promote products and brands she adores and is a trusted voice. Shannon has been awarded the Elite 40 under 40 award and has been featured on Fox 2 Detroit, WDIV Channel 4, WXYZ TV20 and Channel 7 Detroit, Dedicated Mag, Styleline Magazine and Metro Parent Magazine.